The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (13%)
- Headache/migraine (11%)
- Breast pain/tenderness/discomfort (8%)
- Nausea/vomiting (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain/tenderness/discomfort
- Mood changes
- Depression
Yasmin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart attack: chest pain, stomach discomfort, sweating, nausea, dizziness
- Stroke: sudden numbness or weakness in the arm, leg, or face, confusion, trouble seeing, headache, difficulty walking
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the leg): leg cramp, swelling, pain, muscle tightness
- Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung): cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, racing heart
- Liver problems: yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes, tiredness, stomach pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Yasmin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Breast pain or tenderness
headache, severe and throbbing
heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
irregular menstrual periods
normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier, possibly lasting longer than expected
Less common
Longer or heavier menstrual periods
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Incidence not known
Chills
clay-colored stools
dark urine
difficulty with breathing
dizziness
headache
loss of appetite
pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
rash
slurred speech
stomach pain
sudden loss of coordination
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
unpleasant breath odor
unusual tiredness or weakness
vision changes
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Crying
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
false or unusual sense of well-being
inability to have or keep an erection
irritability
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
mental depression
quick to react or overreact emotionally
rapidly changing moods
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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